The Play-Activated Learning™ model is made up of five different phases: Foundation, Environment, Observation, Prompting, and Validation. This framework was […]
The Truth About Play and Academic Success
I want to share some writings from a 25-year-old coffee-stained journal, where I first wrote down the wisdom of years […]
Why Play is Crucial for Children’s Social/Emotional Development
When I was a kindergarten teacher, I had a list of academic skills that my school system declared essential before […]
How Play Serves the Individual Developmental Needs of Each Child
Yesterday I was walking by a playground of children playing in Paris, France. The sounds of the play could have […]
PLAY TRUTH: The Science Behind PLAY as the Motivation to Learn
Over the years, so many people have asked to learn more about the theorists and scientists I have studied. So […]
How to Create Highly Effective Play Invitations: A Step-By-Step Guide
In this how-to guide, you’ll discover a process for designing and creating highly effective play invitations that includes: The true […]
How-To Get Started with Loose Parts
In this in-depth guide to getting started with loose parts, you’ll learn what loose parts are, and why they are […]
